National Consultant on Legal and Institutional Analysis and Environmental Governance in the Mining Sector
Overview
This consultancy involves providing legal analysis and advisory inputs to support legislative reform processes related to mining, mineral processing, and environmental governance in Mongolia.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare an inception report with a workplan, methodology, and consultation plan.
- Review existing legislation and policy frameworks affecting mining and mineral processing.
- Prepare a baseline legal and institutional gap analysis.
- Develop recommendations for legislative reform processes, focusing on environmental governance and green transition.
- Support government-led drafting processes with advisory and analytical inputs.
- Prepare a legal feasibility assessment for green mining eligibility and screening criteria.
- Lead the organization of a consultative workshop to present findings and recommendations.
- Present revised findings and recommendations to stakeholders, reflecting feedback and aligning with government priorities.
Required Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in legal analysis, legislative review, or regulatory reform in Mongolia or comparable jurisdictions is required. Demonstrated knowledge of Mongolia's legislative and institutional framework, preferably in mining, heavy industry, and environmental governance, is required. Experience supporting government-facing legal assessments and preparing analytical recommendations for reform processes is required. Familiarity with issues related to mining governance, industrial policy interfaces, environmental rule of law, or energy transition governance is desirable. Familiarity with green finance eligibility criteria for the mining sector is desirable. Proven ability to consult effectively with public institutions and synthesise technical inputs into concise advisory outputs is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in law, environmental law, natural resources law, public law, or a closely related field.